Birria Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Birria Taqueria three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Birria Taqueria trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In a cooling unit observed raw chicken stored directly above raw TCS salad that would not be cooked; the person in charge moved the raw chicken to the bottom of the cooler unit below all other foods; store raw proteins according to their proper hierarchy and always below raw TCS foods that will not be cooked.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the hot holding case with the fried chicken and at the oven observed useage of aluminum foil to line surfaces. Stop using aluminum foil to line surface. Nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and non porous.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the flat top grill observed a container filled with 72F water and utensils with their food contact surfaces stored submerged in the water; cease this practice and store in use utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water. Observed plastic cups used to scoop bulk foods into smaller containers. Cease using scoops without handles and provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: The employee preparing and handling food does not have a hair restraint for use while handling and preparing food; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood inspection sticker expired in January of 2026; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated inspection sticker. The company listed New Gold Cleaning out of Rhode Island does not appear on the 2025 approved hood cleaners; please use a vendor from the approved hood cleaner's listed by the Boston Fire Department.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef pastelitos in the small front service hot holding unit at 70F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Pastelitos to be removed and reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic bowl being used to dispense out of bulk food bin with flour. Discontinue and use an handled scoop to prevent possible contamination from soiled hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Sept. 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Preparation sink obsered being blocked by plastci containers and other non-food related products. Discontinue and maintain preparation sink clear from any non food related items.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the single door upright Admiral freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: One of the 3 drain plugs is damaged and not allowing for the proper usage at the 3 bay sink. Replace.
590.004/4-204.119-C
58
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: OPen block of poison observed on the basement floor. Discontinue use.
590.007/7-206.12-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Large pot of cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature (68F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers availabel at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Poriton of ceiling in the basemet damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Birria Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Birria Taqueria on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Birria Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Birria Taqueria.
How does Birria Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Birria Taqueria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Birria Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Birria Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Birria Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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